Fiber Broadband Association
Women in Fiber Group

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Vision Statement

We believe the world is a better place when women’s voices are heard. We believe companies are more successful when women are allowed to reach their full potential. We believe it is up to us to help identify, develop and promote women in the Fiber Broadband industry as well as technology, telecommunications, construction and manufacturing. We pledge to use this forum to help women succeed in the Fiber Broadband industry.

Value Proposition

To the FBA and the Industry

• Demonstrate the verifiable link between women in leadership and improved business performance. Identify our own potential leaders.
• Represent women in fields where women are not often well-represented.
• Highlight different career paths for women within fiber, telecommunications and technology.
• Identify challenges particular to women in the workforce in these industries and possible solutions.

To The Member Companies and Individual Members

• Networking: Provide opportunities for connections, networking, and building relationships with other women in fiber of all areas and experience.
• Professional Development & Leadership: Deliver professional development and leadership opportunities. Emphasize pathways for success and advancement.
• Workplace Education: Identify relevant everyday workplace issues for discussion and education. Learn to navigate challenges, varied situations, and problem solving. Find solutions.
• Recognition: Create opportunities to recognize different career paths held by women in fiber. Highlight those who demonstrate dedication and hard work within the field, the leadership of industry veterans, the talent and potential of developing leaders, and the stories that inspire us.

Women in Fiber Spotlight

Fiber Broadband Association’s Women In Fiber (WIF) Group is thrilled to announce its new initiative – Women in Fiber Member Spotlight. As our Women in Fiber Group celebrates its one year anniversary and FBA continues to focus on workforce and skills issues in our space, the WIF Steering Committee has launched a Spotlight series to highlight monthly different roles and careers for women in fiber, telecom, tech, and construction.

Do you know a female leader in the fiber broadband industry who deserves recognition?  The Women in Fiber Steering Committee will select honorees monthly who will then be featured on the Women in Fiber LinkedIn page and our website. The next nominations form is due November 10th, 2020. Winners must be part of an FBA member company to be considered. We will announce future monthly deadlines for nominations on a rolling basis in Optics. 

Please email hroth@fiberbroadband.org with completed nominations forms and with any questions.

Download the Nominee Form

Congratulations to FBA’s Women in Fiber Group’s October Woman in Fiber Spotlight, CJ Ehrenreich!

Nominated by Michael Jablonski, Regional Technical Operations Lead at Google Fiber, Michael had this to say about CJ: “CJ establishes and nurtures a culture built on quality, service, and continuous improvement. She develops, communicates and leads the implementation of the strategic plan for the growth of the network in a manner consistent with the organization's mission, vision and values. CJ engages internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and plans to move the organization in the desired direction.  She is committed to the purpose, loyal to the cause and relentless in execution.  She quickly builds trust among cross functional partners, not afraid to take risks and displays the proper level of managerial courage.”

To Read More About CJ, Click Here!

Congratulations to all of our Woman in Fiber Spotlight Nominees!

To read about our previous Woman in Fiber Spotlight winners, Click Here.

Women in Fiber Webinars

Meet our Steering Committee  

In order from left to right. Click here to learn more.

Kim Hartwell, Corning 
Tanya Kanczuzewski, Dura-Line
Mary Ellen Grom, AFL
Alexa Edens, KGPCo
Holly Ruser, Graybar